denigration | ||
1. | [ noun ] a belittling comment | |
Synonyms: | belittling | |
Related terms: | disparagement minimize | |
2. | [ noun ] an abusive attack on a person's character or good name | |
Synonyms: | calumny slander defamation aspersion | |
Related terms: | attack deprecation defame | |
3. | [ noun ] the act of expressing disapproval (especially of yourself) | |
Synonyms: | deprecation | |
Related terms: | disparagement aspersion minimize | |
Similar spelling: |
denigrating denigrative denigrate denigratory democrat |